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    Condition Monitoring

    Sensors in condition monitoring: Making optimal decisions

    Corey Foster
    May 31, 2023
    The key to making the proper decisions on condition monitoring is to understand what kind of information is required, how often that information is needed and what kind of budget...

    Condition Monitoring

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    By moving to a proactive, data-driven operations strategy, process manufacturers can expect up to a 40% decrease in spend associated with unplanned maintenance.
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    A strong digital manufacturing foundation empowers personnel with collaborative remote solutions, helping them maintain awareness and solve problems from anywhere, inside or outside the plant.
    Figure 1: Condition monitoring systems can vary from wired, fixed-mount to wireless, depending on the application and need.
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    Condition monitoring allows you to see when something is out of range for various indicators, including temperature, vibration, oil and performance analysis, so you will know when equipment may need a simple inspection or may be close to failure.
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    Remote monitoring software utilizes a variety of communication platforms to send notifications from the plant equipment to the person responsible.
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    Using remote monitoring to enable widespread coverage of industrial rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors and gear boxes can provide peace of mind around unanticipated downtime, while also helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce the overall cost of eventual maintenance and repairs.